Who We Are

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History

2002
Building Foundations

Nick and Sabrina lay the cornerstone to acquire investment properties.

2003
Pioneering Midwest Growth

TGC Development Group is formed and pursues retail and QSR development throughout the Midwest, executing more than 30 ground up Build to Suit projects for regional and national retailers and restaurants.

2005
Expanding Horizons

First multi-unit complex acquired consisting of 400 units in Tulsa, OK, which eventually grew into a portfolio of roughly 700 units.

2007
Hospitality Ventures Begin

Breaking Ground in Asheville, NC on our first Value Place Hotel.

2009
Growing Stronger

Diversifying with Hotels and Restaurantss. Acquired 2nd hotel, Value Place Lincoln, NE and signed Franchise Agreements to develop and operate Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers. 5 store agreement, Tulsa, OK.

2012
Checking In

Acquired 3rd hotel, Value Place Tulsa, OK.

2014
Expanding Hospitality Portfolio

Broke ground on two WoodSpring Suites Hotels, Broken Arrow, OK and Louisville Jeffersontown, KY.

2016
Diversifying Brands

Acquired our first Marriott hotel, TownePlace Suites Wichita. Formed TGC Hospitality Management division with five hotels under management. 

2017
Revitalizing Communities

 TGC Development Group embarks on re-development of multiple properties in Downtown Wichita, KS that resulted in $55 million in projects. Including Douglas Street Development, Spaghetti Works Apartments, historic Naftzger Park, 430 Re-development, and Home2 Suites Wichita Downtown Delano. 

TGC Construction Group is Founded.

2018
Rebranding as One

New logo unveiled consolidating TGC Development Group, TGC Hospitality Management, and TGC Construction under one unified identity, TGC Group, streamlining our communication and enhancing our brand recognition. TGC Group logo represents our commitment to excellence and collaboration across all divisions, the vision for the future.

2020
Adapting and Expanding Amidst Crisis

Began construction on three new hotel projects in the middle of COVID Pandemic. TGC Hospitality Management reaches milestone of 10 hotels under management.

2022
Westward Bound

TGC Group ventures into the California market with the start of construction on two new hotels.

2023
Setting a Vision for Growth and Legacy

TGC Group introduces its visionary initiative named "50 by Fifty," underscoring the company's dedication to acquiring, developing, and managing 50 hotels by the time Founder Nick Esterline celebrates his 50th birthday. 

Scaling Up with 20 hotels under management, with an additional six under construction.

Real people improving processes to drive performance.